Calendar 2005/2006

Location

Engineering Building, Room F262

Faculty number

(403) 220-4825

Fax

(403) 282-7026

E-mail address

sboles@ucalgary.ca

Web page URL

http://www.eng.ucalgary.ca/Civil/

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Master of Science in Civil Engineering [MSc(Eng)]

Master of Engineering (MEng)

Specializations include Avalanche Mechanics; Biomedical Engineering; Biomechanics; Bituminous Materials; Environmental Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Materials Engineering; Project Management; Structures & Solid Mechanics; Transportation Engineering; Water Resources

The Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) is a research-based degree that normally takes three years of full-time study following a Master's degree or four years following a Bachelor's degree. The major requirement is the successful completion of a thesis, which is an original and significant contribution to knowledge in the discipline. The program is intended for exceptional individuals who plan to pursue a career in research.

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering [MSc(Eng)] is also a research-based degree that normally takes two years of full-time study beyond the Bachelor's degree. The program requires a thesis, which is a contribution to knowledge in the discipline. The Master of Science degree is regarded as a valuable terminal degree as well as preparation for doctoral study.

The course-based Master of Engineering (MEng), most often taken on a part-time basis, normally takes four to six years of part-time study beyond a Bachelor's degree.

The thesis/project Master of Engineering (MEng) is most often taken on a part-time basis. The thesis/project is related to original engineering analysis.

Note: The Project Management specialization requires a minimum of five years industrial experience for admission to graduate level programs.

Master's Programs

See "Engineering Programs."

Doctor of Philosophy

See "Engineering Programs."

Project Management Specialization

A minimum of five years industrial experience, except in thesis-based degrees

Deadlines for submission of complete applications:

15 May for September admission

15 September for January admission

15 January for May admission

The applicant must make advanced credit requests as part of the admission process. Credit will not be given for course work taken as part of another completed degree/diploma or for courses taken to bring the grade point average to a required level for admission. Successful completion of "make-up" work does not guarantee admission. It is recommended that applicants discuss this option with the Departmental Graduate Student Advisor before taking any courses.

Note: If the student does not consult the supervisor before selecting courses, Department approval may be withheld.

In addition to Faculty requirements, the Department normally requires:

Master of Science

(a)A minimum of four and a maximum of eight half-courses

(b)Research and thesis work as major components of the program

Master of Engineering (project/thesis route)

(a)Five to eight half-courses

(b)A project/thesis related to original analysis and/or design

Master of Engineering (courses only route)

(a)Ten to twelve half-courses

(b)A comprehensive examination

Doctor of Philosophy

(a)A minimum of six half-courses beyond the baccalaureate

(b)A minimum of two and a maximum of six half-courses beyond the Master's degree

(c)A detailed research proposal

All full-time Master of Science and doctoral students are required to register and participate in

the Research Seminar course (Civil Engineering 601) in each of the Fall and Winter terms

Not more than two of the half-courses required in the thesis-based programs and not more than four of the half-courses taken in the course-based program may be taken at the 500-level.

Expected completion time for a student completing a degree on a full-time basis is two years for a Master of Science degree and four years for a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Maximum completion time is four years for a Master of Science degree and six years for a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Maximum completion time for a Master of Engineering degree is six years.

See "Supervisors/Advisors" in the General Regulations section of this calendar.

See "Engineering Program."

Not applicable

Not applicable

Financial assistance may be available to qualified students. For information on awards, see the Awards and Financial Assistance section of this calendar. Students applying for University of Calgary scholarships must submit their applications to the Department by February 1.

Information about faculty members and their research interests may be found at http://www.schulich.ucalgary.ca/Civil/graduate-research.htm.